Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Dearborn Heights, MI

Dec 8, 2024

Blanca Brudzinski was born in Puebla, Mexico on August 30, 1930, to Antonio Garcia Palacio and Ana Maria Garcia Rosete. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Brudzinski, and loving mother of Chuck, Albert, Cathy (John), and Danny. She was the most treasured grandmother of Blanca (Tim), Keith, Carla (Kyle), Dillon, John (Gabriela), Kateri (David), and Nikita...

Dec 5, 2024

Gricelda (Grace) Dagmar Cutajar (nee Serrano),    With the most heartfelt sympathy to all affected she has sadly left us after a short battle with the terrible scourge of Cancer that has destroyed so many lives.      Born June 17,1968 In El Salvador, and immigrating to South West Detroit in 1973 with her family of seven, -all struggling as has been...

Nov 15, 2024

Tobin, John Jr. November 15, 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Truda. Dear Friend of Kathleen. Instate Wednesday with Rosary at St. Barbara Church at 10:30 am until time of Mass at 11 am. John was a member of the Secular Franciscans (St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fraternity) and was a member of the Legion of Mary.

Nov 9, 2024

David Michael Popeney

July 12, 1978 - November 9, 2024

David Michael Popeney, 46, of Dearborn, MI, suddenly passed away on November 9, 2024. Born in Southfield, MI, on July 12, 1978, David embodied the spirit of family, generosity, and adventure. Known for his big heart and infectious energy, he was the quintessential "fun uncle,"...

Nov 7, 2024

Cynthia Ann Kopiwoda, born on July 4, 1958, to Edward and Sophie (Romanowski) Kopiwoda, passed away leaving a legacy of love, strength, and humor. She was the beloved mother of Eric Wilkerson and Aaron (Schala Churchfield) Wilkerson and a devoted grandmother to Dominic, Olivia, Lucy, Aaron Jr., and Atreus, who were the lights of her life.

Cynthia...

Oct 28, 2024

Leo Scantamburlo

May 29, 1949 – October 28, 2024

Leo Scantamburlo, beloved husband, father, Nonno, brother, and uncle, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Lino and Mary Scantamburlo (née Fiorot) on May 29, 1949, Leo was a proud Italian who cherished his family, faith, and community. Leo married the love...

Oct 27, 2024

Salvatore Giuliano March 5, 1929 - October 27, 2024 Salvatore Giuliano, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Salvatore was surrounded by his family. Salvatore was born on March 5, 1929, in Tripoli, Libya to Domenico Giuliano and Paolina Larocca. After the untimely death of his father at the age of 9,...

Oct 22, 2024

Kalarus, Janina. October 22, 2024. Beloved Wife of the late Wladyslaw. Dearest mother of Christine (Anthony) Kryszko, Donna Kalarus-Swiderski, the late Irena, and Ircia. Loving babcia of Barbara, Regina, Marek (Anita), Jakob, Stefan, and Ryszard. Loving great-babcia of Kirana. Loving sister of Roman, Stanislaw, the late Jadwiga, Otola, Mieczylaw, and Janek. Visitation Sunday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at...

Oct 8, 2024

Surmacz, Lottie Mary. October 8, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Angeline. Dearest sister to the late Frank (Elizabeth), the late Edward (the late Cecelia), the late Richard (Mickey). Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Instate Saturday at 10:00 am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church...

Oct 4, 2024

Glinka, Joann M. October 4, 2024

Beloved wife of Walter.  Loving mother of Michael and Melissa.  Dearest sister of Joseph (Linda) Raynish and Diane (John) Welchman.  Dear sister-in-law of Theresa Glinka.  Cherished aunt of Aaron, Adam, Annie, Jason, and the late Angela.

Visitation Thursday, October 17th, from 2-8 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm at...

Oct 4, 2024

Maura, Vince.  October 4, 2024

Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Giovanna.  Dearest brother of Anthony (Deborah Siedhoff) and Pina (Cliff) Thomas.  Cherished dad to Nadia. Dear uncle of Mike Thomas and Mark Thomas.  Loving nephew of late Domenico (the late Anna) Micheli, late Antonio Micheli, Maria (Romolo) Maura, late Anna (Salvatore) Savoni, Antonio (Anna) Maura,...

Oct 3, 2024

Dr. John E. Kelly PhD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2024, in Gilbert AZ, at the age of 70. He is survived by his beloved Suzanne, his children Julie Kelly-Smith (Byron), John A. (Sarah), and Michael (Nicole), grandchildren Kiri and Kyson Smith, and John and Maximilian Kelly. John was born on March 9, 1954, he...

Oct 2, 2024

Fodera, Frances Mary October 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Dearest mother of Joseph (Fran) and Jasper (Therese). Cherished grandma of Joe (Sara) Fodera, John (Christen) Fodera, Lauren (Anthony) Maceri, Colette (Andrew) Michalak. Loving great-grandma of Jack, Logan, Dominic, Juliana, Dino, Marisa, Giovanni, and Juliette. Dear sister of the late Catherine Ficara. Also survived by many loving...

Sep 26, 2024

Michele Elizabeth Martin, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 66. Michele is survived by her loving mother, Candis Martin; her siblings, Cynthia Martin and Craig Martin; and nephew, Dominic Martin. She was preceded in death by her father, George Martin.

Michele was a dedicated Product Engineer and a...

Sep 23, 2024

Mary C Cutajar (nee Galea) September 23, 2024.  Mary was born September 26 1934 in the village of Msida on the Island of Malta.  Six years after her birth she was, as were all the Maltese people on the Island at the time,  victims of WWII Axis aggression when her tiny island sustained severe bombing raids,  limited opportunity for...

Sep 22, 2024

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND

THE LIFE; WHOEVER BELIEVES IN ME,

EVEN IF HE DIES, WILL LIVE, AND

EVERYONE WHO LIVES AND BELIEVES

IN ME WILL NEVER DIE.

(John 11:26)

A remembrance in...

Sep 16, 2024

Wiggins, Lucille. September 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Orville. Dearest mother of Michael, Sharon (Dwayne) Black, Barbara (Karen Ireland), and the late Gary and David. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey (Jennifer), Jessica, Matthew, Andrew (Jena) Black, Zachary (Erin Brown), Kristin, Jonathan (Gina) Black, Julane (Brad) Spencer, and the late Jennifer. Loving great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Danielle, Harrison, Adelaide, Avery,...

Sep 10, 2024

Giuseppe "Joe" Di Russo April 8, 1946 – September 10, 2024 Giuseppe "Joe" Di Russo, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. Born on April 8, 1946, in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy, Joe was the beloved son of the late Guglielmo and Antonietta Di Russo. At the age of 16, Joe immigrated to the United States, where he...

Aug 28, 2024

Busemann, Claus Peter. August 28, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Adolf and Magdalene. Dearest brother of Mary (Marvin) Stroop, Susan (Sam) Pajkowski, Laurie (Edward) Mlynczyk. Loving uncle of Brittany, Alex, Adam, and Derek. Visitation Tuesday 9:45 - 10:30 am at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Mass Tuesday at SS. Peter and Paul Parish...

Aug 26, 2024

Sylvia Alice Myers, born on February 22, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank and Julia Tracy, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024.

Beloved wife of Joseph, Sylvia's life was filled with love, joy, and cherished memories. She was the dearest mother of Michelle Olivero and Melanie Champagne, and the cherished Grandma, lovingly known as Lala, to...